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Sim Works‘ flat or drop bar all-rounder, the Doppo Ronin, now comes in Golden Moss, a rich, deep green color that sparkles in the sun. The name Ronin (浪人) signifies “wandering the world without being…
Dorian Godon (Netcompany-Ineos) won the Gran Piemonte on Thursday, proving fastest in the sprint that decided the race after Isaac del Toro (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) and Finn Fisher-Black (Red Bull-Bora…
Just last year, we looked at the PNW Components Loam Pedals Gen 2, and then this week, the component manufacturer unveiled its Loam Pedals Gen 3 ($159). Find out what changed below… Loam Pedals Gen 3…
At some point we're going to need wider roads. Hunt Wheels' new 5AM Gravel Limitless wheels feature an asymmetric front/rear design with an external width of 45 mm at the front wheel. That is not a ty…
Drawing on data from its earlier steel and titanium hardtails, Spot Bikes has released a new Rocker Carbon hardtail. Designed to feel like a metal bike without the weight penalty, the Rocker packs a s…
We got experts to answer your questions about the disappearing range of mid-tier bikes, financing, and the changing markets that are being disrupted by Chinese brands.
Yesterday, we gave Bikepacking Collective members first dibs on our latest fall merchandise drop, featuring fresh stickers, restocked tees and bottles, and returning favorites like maps and ATB sticke…
Last night, Ted King became the first finisher at the 2026 Arkansas High Country Race, completing the challenging 1,020-mile route in just 4 days, 8 hours, and 58 minutes. Learn more about his record-…
Our 258th gear giveaway comes from the small team at Revelate Designs in Alaska, who will hook up a couple of randomly selected winners with Burrote rack-top bags and matching Constrictor Straps. Find…
Illustration by Almirante Reis Lapiás (known as karren or karst) are the intricate ribbons of bare rock sculpted by water on limestone. This sculptural, labyrinthine landscape—manifested in expansive…
Ridley has launched the Falcn RS 2.0, a lightweight climbing race bike with a claimed frame weight of 705 g (size M) and complete builds starting from 6.2 kg. The Belgian brand said that the frame, fo…
In a major shift, Decathlon will phase out its RockRider brand, and Zipp enters the big-wheel chat.
Cannondale teammate Cole Punchard also bolsters the squad ahead of the LA 2028 Olympic Games.
This is a firsthand account of the first stage of the Trans Aseer Route, a 1,100-mile bikepacking route across the fog-wrapped ridges of Saudi Arabia’s Aseer Mountains from Jeddah to Jazan. It covers…
While Spencer‘s disdain for flip-flops initially led him toward Bedrock Sandal‘s sportier sandal offerings, he couldn’t resist his curiosity when Bedrock announced their Rockhound flip-flop. Could Bed…
Remco Evenepoel and Isaac del Toro headline a star-studded list of favorites for the final Monument of the season.
Soudal-Quick Step said on Wednesday that Dylan van Baarle broke his wrist in a training crash involving a motorist on Wednesday. The injury will require surgery, bringing his season to an end. The 34-…
Uno-X Mobility announced on Wednesday that Magnus Sheffield has signed a four-year deal with the Scandinavian squad. The 24-year-old American, whose mother is Norwegian and who speaks the language him…
Tour of Norway organizers said on social media on Wednesday that the race was in "serious danger" as the Norwegian government considers a budget without funding for the event."For the second year in a…